Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
creepily	17	17
creepiness	17	17
creepinesses	19	19
creeping	17	17
creeps	12	12
creepy	14	14
creese	9	9
creeses	10	10
creesh	11	11
creeshed	14	14
creeshes	13	13
creeshing	17	17
cremains	15	15
cremate	13	13
cremated	15	15
cremates	14	14
cremating	18	18
cremation	16	16
cremations	17	17
cremator	14	14
crematoria	16	16
crematories	17	17
crematorium	21	21
crematoriums	22	22
cremators	15	15